BENETEAU FIRST SERIES REBORN

I know, I am sailing, now at Iraklio, Crete, after several days sailing upwind, coming from Rhodes and I should not be posting but how can ...

Ancient Boat Artifacts at National Museum of Ecuador

Watercraft played central roles in the economic, social, and spiritual lives of Ecuador’s prehispanic coastal cultures. Referring to the per...

Shuar Logboat at National Museum of Ecuador

Following a two-year closure caused by money problems and the need for extensive renovation, the National Museum of Ecuador at La Casa de Cu...

Madan Boat Use

In the prior post we examined the watercraft of the Madan or Marsh Arabs . Now we'll look at how the Madan used those boats -- particul...

CLOSED FOR SAILING

Not really closed, you can post comments and I will do my best to reply but I will be too busy having fun to post...except if I have to take...

AG2R, GREAT RACING ON THE 32ft TRANSAT

For the ones that are not following, a strong recommendation, don't miss it, the race has been great. Now for the first time the leaders...

The Boats of Iraq's Madan

The Madan, or Marsh Arabs of Iraq, depended heavily upon their boats, including canoes like this one under construction. Note the heavy, clo...